Cardrona Hotel, c. 1910-1930

 
 

A motorcar parked outside the Cardrona Hotel, with an unknown man and two boys (Leslie Galvin and Harry Miller). Photographed by Edward Phillips (1882-1966), a prominent photographer who worked across Otago and Southland for nearly 60 years.

About Cardrona

Tucked between Wānaka and Queenstown, Cardrona blends rich gold-rush history with alpine adventure. Its iconic hotel, ski slopes, and scenic valley make it one of Central Otago’s most charming stops year-round.

About the Viewfinder Series
Viewfinder reimagines historic photographs, aligning past and present to reveal how our landscapes evolve over time.

 
 

Featured Image

Phillips, E.A. (Edward Arthur), 1882-1966, Cardrona Hotel. Hocken Digital Collections

 

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Each photograph in the collection pairs a century-old view with its modern counterpart, revealing both the constants and the changes that shape our landscape.

 
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